Cost of Living Calculator - Amherst, New York vs Carlsbad, California


The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 118.3% more expensive than Amherst, New York.

You would need a salary of $163,750 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Amherst, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is more expensive than Amherst, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
286% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in Amherst, New York
Amherst, NY vs Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Amherst, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  118.3% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  9.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  272.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% lower
  Commute
  34.5% higher
  Health
  15.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.0% higher

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